Hip-Hop Poetry and The Classics
Author | : Alan Sitomer |
Publisher | : SCB Distributors |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2010-04-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780972188234 |
ISBN-13 | : 0972188231 |
Rating | : 4/5 (231 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hip-Hop Poetry and The Classics by : Alan Sitomer
Download or read book Hip-Hop Poetry and The Classics written by Alan Sitomer and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2010-04-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hip-Hop's literary and artistic merits are evident when compared to classic poetry and it's easy to link the great poets of the past to the contemporary Hip Hop poets of today: compare Robert Frost to Public Enemy, Shakespeare to Eminem, and Shelley to the Notorious B.I.G. This interactive workbook-style format is fun for teachers and students, as it illuminates the art of the written word with in-depth analysis of poetic literary devices, writing activities, and other innovative methods.